[mythtv-users] serial / usb controlled power outlets

[Daniel Agar]

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Jeff Wormsley <daworm at comcast.net> wrote:
> They aren't exactly cheap, but stuff like this is readily available:
>
> http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7139308230.html
>
> There are lots of other serial or IP power strips.  People have been
> using them to cycle power on their servers for quite a while.
>
> Jeff.
>
> Yan Seiner wrote:
>> Is anyone using a USB or RS232 controlled power strip?  If so, which one?
>>
>> I can't find anything close to what I need - something basic and simple
>> I can turn on and off at will via a script.
>>
>> I'd like to be able to turn my stereo on and off when myth starts and
>> stops.....
>>
>> --Yan
>>

If you just want your stereo powered off when myth is off or sleeping
I'd take a look at this

DIY
http://www.instructables.com/id/A_USB_Power_Controled_Plug_Strip_With_Isolation/

or APC solution
http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020194&cid=PS.405